# ShutterCount Mobile vs Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

The clearest difference is price: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is chart position (#66 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote has 910 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShutterCount Mobile | Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249/reviews) | **[4.5 (910 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **910** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) | [Camera Control Apps sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459044147) |

## What reviewers say

### ShutterCount Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app reads the shutter actuation count for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, check if a pre-owned item is truly new, and avoid service center trips. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

**Highlights:** Unlimited shutter count readings, Shutter wear indicator, History logging in CSV format, Live View and electronic shutter counters (optional), Graphing and shutter life forecasting (optional), Canon EOS camera management (optional)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live View Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Plus Pack | $7.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works reliably when properly configured
- ⚡ Quick shutter count retrieval (5 minutes or less)
- 💰 One-time purchase, no recurring fees
- 📱 Compatible with multiple Canon camera models
- 🎯 Accurate shutter count readings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Complex connection setup process
- ❌ High failure rate for certain camera models
- 📚 Vague and unclear instructions for beginners
- 💸 Expensive for a single-purpose utility app
- 🚫 Limited camera model compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- WiFi pairing fails on certain camera models
- App doesn't connect despite correct configuration
- Shutter count displays as zero on mobile version
- Inconsistent readings between mobile and desktop versions
- Connection timeout issues lasting 30+ minutes

**Requested features**

- Clearer, more detailed step-by-step instructions per camera model
- German language version
- Improved error messages with troubleshooting guidance
- Support for non-mechanical actuation differentiation
- Lower price point ($2.99-$3.99 range)


### Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shutter-plus-canon-camera-remote/id1562636889)

Remotely control Canon EOS and PowerShot cameras for professional photography. Features include wireless or USB connection, photo browsing and download, composition aids, exposure tools, and intervalometer for time-lapses and self-portraits.

**Highlights:** Wireless and USB camera connection, Browse, filter, and download photos, Composition aids and grid overlays, Advanced exposure tools (histogram, zebras), Exposure bracketing and BULB support, Intervalometer for time-lapses, Low battery usage optimization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $65.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great features
- 🚀 Seamless connectivity
- 👍 Helpful support
- 🚀 Impressive developer responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to certain camera models
- Dropped connections
- Inconsistent performance
- Shutter mode resets to continuous
- No video mode support

**Requested features**

- Remote video control
- Direct camera gallery access
- Ability to delete photos from app
- Landscape mode
- Customizable exposure bracketing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShutterCount Mobile free?

ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote free?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShutterCount Mobile or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote is rated higher. ShutterCount Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote averages 4.5 from 910 ratings.

### Do ShutterCount Mobile or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote have ads?

Neither ShutterCount Mobile nor Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Mobile or Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote?

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, ShutterCount Mobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and Shutter+ Canon Camera Remote on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*